Fluorescent-based tool reveals how medical nanoparticles biodegrade in real time
May inform development of versatile drug carriers for therapeutic uses in patients.
Posted: Apr 28th, 2014
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Researchers track ripples in freestanding graphene for first time
Clear images advance understanding of fluctuations in 2-D materials.
Posted: Apr 28th, 2014
Read moreHow to create nanowires only three atoms wide with an electron beam
Scientists have found a way to use a finely focused beam of electrons to create some of the smallest wires ever made. The flexible metallic wires are only three atoms wide.
Posted: Apr 28th, 2014
Read moreBeyond graphene: Controlling properties of 2D materials
Researchers have shown how they can control the properties of stacks of two-dimensional materials, opening up opportunities for new, previously-unimagined electronic devices.
Posted: Apr 28th, 2014
Read moreFlexible battery, no lithium required
A Rice University laboratory has flexible, portable and wearable electronics in its sights with the creation of a thin film for energy storage.
Posted: Apr 28th, 2014
Read moreNissan protoypes self-cleaning car with nanotechnology paint (w/video)
European model Nissan Note is first car to trial paint which could make car washes obsolete.
Posted: Apr 28th, 2014
Read moreSimulations point to graphene oxide frameworks' potential in water purification
Computational modeling has given materials researchers new insight into the properties of a membrane that purifies saltwater into potable water. The resulting technology could help speed up inefficient desalination processes in use today.
Posted: Apr 28th, 2014
Read moreNanosponge decoy fights superbug infections (w/video)
A good disguise enables the nanosponge to soak up toxins from drug-resistant infections or poisons.
Posted: Apr 28th, 2014
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Augsburger Chemiker synthetisierten metallorganische Gerüstverbindungen mit vielfältigen Einsatzmöglichkeiten in der medizinischen Sensorik und in der Photovoltaik
Posted: Apr 28th, 2014
Read moreNanocomposite film from sugarcane waste
The product has unique physical and mechanical properties and has many applications in packaging, glue making, medicine and electronic industries.
Posted: Apr 27th, 2014
Read moreGraphene has potential to reshape neurosurgery
Graphene has possible uses in brain cancer treatment, neuroregeneration, functional neurosurgery, and more.
Posted: Apr 26th, 2014
Read moreDetermining steroid in blood and urine with gold nanoparticles
Researchers have proposed a sensitive, accurate, repeatable and highly cost-effective method to measure tiny amounts of hormones in biological samples.
Posted: Apr 26th, 2014
Read moreResolving the structure of a single biological molecule
Researchers at the London Centre for Nanotechnology have determined the structure of DNA from measurements on a single molecule, and found that this structure is not as regular as one might think.
Posted: Apr 25th, 2014
Read moreNanoparticles replace needle and thread for wound closure
Researchers have introduced a new method that employs gluing by aqueous nanoparticle solutions to effectively control bleeding and repair tissues.
Posted: Apr 25th, 2014
Read moreNanotechnology lab 'chisels' world's smallest magazine cover (w/video)
IBM partnered with National Geographic Kids magazine to 'chisel' the world's smallest magazine cover ever. The recently certified GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS cover is 11 × 14 micrometers - at this size 2,000 could fit on a grain of salt.
Posted: Apr 25th, 2014
Read moreThe magic of Molybdenite: solar cells and light-emitting diodes
After using it to develop a computer chip, flash memory device and photographic sensor, scientists have once again tapped into the electronic potential of molybdenite by creating diodes that can emit light or absorb it to produce electricity.
Posted: Apr 25th, 2014
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